[All] biosolids

[Bob Burtt]

This is a heads up about a meeting to discuss the region's biosolids
strategy.  The region postponed a decision to locate a facility in
Cambridge last year when residents objected. The region is taking
another shot at it and a  Public Information session and Bob McDonald
lecture is planned for Tuesday. Details follow:

Bob McDonald helps Region with launch event on Biosolids Strategy



Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo is starting the process to
create a new Biosolids Strategy with a launch event on November 17.
Special guest Bob McDonald, host of CBC’s “Quirks and Quarks,” will be
speaking on the topic

The event is an opportunity for the public to gain an understanding of
biosolids and why we need to plan for them and to engage with Region
staff. It will be an open house format with displays and information.
Regional staff will answer questions and discuss the topic.

Seating in the theatre is limited for Bob McDonald’s talk, so please
register at www.regionofwaterloo.ca/biosolids to get a seat. Overflow
seating will be available to view the presentation on a screen outside
the theatre.

“A growing community needs to plan for the future and biosolids are an
important part of this plan,” said Region of Waterloo Water Services
Director Nancy Kodousek. “This event signals the start of a long
process to work with the public to identify the best possible strategy
for our community.”

What: Biosolids Strategy launch event with quest speaker Bob McDonald
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 6 p.m. Bob McDonald will be
speaking about the topic in the theatre at 7 p.m.
Where: Waterloo Region Museum

The event will run until 9 p.m. and is open to all.

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For more information, please contact:

Kaoru Yajima, Project Manager, Water Services, 519-575-4757, ext. 3349.

Thomas Schmidt, Commissioner, Transportation and Environmental
Services, 519-575-4734.